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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 503.28 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 503.28 and 104.37 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 503.28 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/503.28 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 503.28 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 52,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,527.33/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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